Final Class

Completed course evaluation

Min Greg emphasized several general points

• Multiple instructors assisted in developing the course
• The quality of the material was fairly exceptional, and he encouraged everyone to not take the material for granted and take responsibility for archiving the handouts
• One of the first efforts, here or elsewhere, to connect the celestial to our ancestors; so fairly unique in its approach

Summary of the Lessons

Solar System (1 and 2)

• Knew about connections, but made more aware and to take a greater effort to connect with nature. To study the sky even more, and not just to check the weather.
• Seeing our "address" from the Universe, Milk Way to our block
• Relative size of the planets in the Solar System
• Appreciate the magnitude of a billion/million
• Able to appreciate the wonder of the celestial system; could see the interconnectedness
• Connected to lesson 5, with Sun flares; that the Sun is also changing
  

Lunary Cycle (3)

• Began to explore the phases of the moon
• Discussed the lunar eclipse, which was different based on where you were located
  
• One person went to Chabot Science Center and received handouts that were really good
• Everyone had a different perspective based on where they were

Geb [Earth] (4)

• The Google Earth was amazing
• The tilt of the Earth helped to understand seasons better
• How did Kemites determine all that they do - math & science
• Mentioned George Washington Carver, who used nature in a profound way
• We're not just observing nature, we're in it

Circadian Rhythms (5)

• In Seattle they have full spectrum lights to account for a lack of lights; the spectrum lights feel like the Sun
• If the scarab beetle is placed in complete darkness it gets disoriented; solitary confinement is not just being taken away from people
• Connected this with the dungeons on Gory Island where our ancestors were imprisoned in dark holes

Closing Notes

• How do we relate with Nature?
• What is your personal energy consumpotion?
• Is this a personal privilege to use energy?
• Do a personal energy autied
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